Compress an image to 5 MB
Drop your photo below: the target is set to 5 MB. The tool keeps as much quality as possible and only reduces it until the file is 5 MB or smaller.
How to reduce a photo to 5 MB
Add one or more images and keep the target at 5 MB (5,242,880 bytes). Modern phone photos are often 3–12 MB, so most only need a moderate quality reduction to fit. The compressor searches for the highest quality that fits and shrinks the pixel size only if necessary. Many portals, marketplaces and chat apps limit uploads to this size.
How many pixels fit in {n} MB?
As an estimate, an average JPG photo at good quality needs about 0.15 bytes per pixel, so 5 MB can hold roughly 6,830 × 5,120 pixels — usually more than the original photo, which means quality stays very high.
Tips
Convert PNG photos to JPG or WebP: PNG is lossless and often several times larger. For screenshots with text, keep a higher quality so letters stay sharp. Compress several photos at once and download them together.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I compress a photo to 5 MB?
Drop it into the tool above with the target set to 5 MB and download the result. It will be 5 MB or smaller.
Why is my photo larger than 5 MB?
Modern cameras save high-resolution photos with little compression. Slightly lower JPG quality usually brings them under 5 MB without visible loss.
Is it free and private?
Yes. There is no sign-up and the images are compressed in your browser without being uploaded.